Palette of Joy
It’s the joy of creating and being able to share that joy with others that drives my passion to paint. God gave us all gifts to use and when we discover our gifts we find great satisfaction. I’m excited to be able to put together the gifts God gave me and to share with others both the joy and the pure fun of self-expression through art.
When it came time to choose a career I wanted very much to be either a teacher or a graphic artist. I graduated with a diploma in Graphic Design at Sheridan College Waterloo Western Universities
For many years I taught Junior Kindergarten and primary grades up to grade three in area schools in Hanover, Ayton and Thornbury. I hope that over those years there were many children who learned the joy of artistic expression, as well as the general skills of reading, mathematics and writing.
My personal art interests were regularly expressed during those years at home as well. Both my son and daughter always had lots of material to work with and encouragement to be creative. Many friends and family members have received special personalized gifts over the years.
About twenty-five years ago, I took a watercolour night school course. That decision gave me the confidence to pursue my creative art interests in a new and more intentional way. Since that time, I have taken many courses from accomplished artists, to learn the techniques of painting in watercolour and acrylic. After retiring from teaching fifteen years ago, painting became this grandmother’s passion.
The love of art is best shared with others of like mind. I have gained much from belonging to local art groups in Wasaga Beach Hanover
The canvas of my life has come full circle and once again I am teaching. But now I’m leading classes of adults, such as “Healing Through Art”, “Watercolour Techniques”, and "Beginner's Acrylics". The joy just keeps on going!
